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The Siege of Leningrad
The Siege of Leningrad started on September 8th 1941 and ended on January 27th 1944. the axis encirclement lasted 872 days and cost 650,000 lives in 1942 alone. -
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6 Major Battles of WWII
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Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway started on June 3rd 1942 and lasted until June 7th 1942. This battle was the turning point for the war in the Pacific. The U.S greatly reduced the size of the Japanese navy. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima lasted from February 19th 1945 until March 26th 1945. The U.S secured an important air base. Around 22,000 Japanese soldiers died. -
Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa started on April 1st 1945 and lasted until June 22nd 1945. It was the biggest Battle in the Pacific Islands. -
Battle of Berlin
The Battle of Berlin started on April 16th 1945 and lasted until May 2nd 1945. Around 125,000 civilians lost their lives in this devastating battle. -
Battle of The Bulge
The Battle of The Bulge lasted from December 16th 1944 until January 25th 1945. This was the most destructive battle to the U.S. The U.S lost around 100,000 troops.
